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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Greenwich 1936
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Greenwich Borough]
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Inspection of Meat and Other Foods. During 1936 the following diseased and unsound articles of food were surrendered:—
| Weight (A.V.D.P.) | Tons. | Cwts. | Stones. | Ibs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beef, Pork, Mutton, Lamb, Offals, etc. | 8 | 4 | - | |
| Fish | 1 | 1 | - | |
| Fruit and Vegetables | 14 | 7 | 2 | |
| Provisions (Tinned Hams) | 4 | 10 | ||
| Total Weight | 1 | 5 | — | 12 |
Miscellaneous Provisions Surrendered.—
| Bags of Shell Fish | 1 |
| Bottles of Pickles | 7 |
| Cans of Condensed Milk | 34 |
| Cartons of Brawn | 12 |
| Tins of Tomatoes | 2 |
| Total | 56 |
Slaughter-houses and Knackers' Yards.—There were two
slaughter-houses and one knacker's yard in the Borough at the
end of 1936, all of which are licensed annually. Two hundred and
seventy-four visits were made by the Food Inspector and forty-
five by the District Inspectors.
Meat Inspection (Slaughter-houses).—The following animals were slaughtered and examined locally:—
| Beasts | 213 |
| Sheep | 1075 |
| Pigs | 292 |
| 1580 |